Elderslie Public School vs Mawarra Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Elderslie Public School
Elderslie · Government primary · K-6
539 students · ICSEA 1011
Mawarra Public School
Camden · Government primary · K-6
386 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Elderslie Public School Elderslie NSW | Mawarra Public School Camden NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #894 of 1,619 | #989 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2750 of 4,908 | #3074 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 539 | 386 |
| Girls / boys | 239 / 300 | 194 / 192 |
| Foundation intake | 80 | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.2 | 24.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 10% |
| Suburb | Elderslie 2570 | Camden 2570 |
| Council area | Camden | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | elderslie-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mawarra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Elderslie Public School scores higher on the Success Index (49.2 vs 45.1).
- •Mawarra Public School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Elderslie Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.6).
- •Elderslie Public School is the larger school with 539 students compared with 386.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Elderslie Public School better than Mawarra Public School?
On the Success Index, Elderslie Public School ranks higher (49.2 vs 45.1 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Elderslie Public School and Mawarra Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Elderslie and Camden in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Elderslie Public School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mawarra Public School has 15.6.
How do Elderslie Public School and Mawarra Public School rank in NSW?
Elderslie Public School is 894th of 1,619 and Mawarra Public School is 989th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.